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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1932

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Bowls Carnival Trophies Presentations at Wickham

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 5

Bowlers of the Newcastle district lived over many parts of the Christmas carnival again to-day, when representatives of nearly every club…

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Rugby Union Sid Malcolm's Return Impressions of New Zealand

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 10

Syd. Malcolm, Captain of the Australian team that toured New Zealand last winter, returned from the Dominion in time to spend the Christmas with his…

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For "Wizard" Smith's Dash New Style in Tennis Skirts

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 6

"WIZARD" SMITH'S attempt on the world's land speed record soon to be made. Top picture: Taking the car through the dunes to Ninety-mile Beach. Inset: "Wizard" Smith. In oval: Electric mechanism operated…

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Wimbledon Tennis Tourney Proposal to Pay Visitors' Expenses LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 6

In view of the possibility of the Wimbledon tournament losing interest through the absence of foreigners, due to financial difficulties, says the "Evening News," it would be a wonderful gesture if the Lawn Tennis Association used it's…

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S. African Rugby Team's Record One Match Lost Out of 24 Played London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 6

The South African Rugby Union team has begun the last lap of their triumphant tour to-day with a trip to the north, where they play…

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Busy Week-end For All Newcastle Surf Clubs Racing Will Be Resumed Big Programme Ahead Carnival Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 7

Northern Surf Clubs are facing a busy week-end. With the holidays over the clubs' competitions will be in…

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Newcastle's Tight Grip On The Cup Country Week Tennis Carnival Strong Opposition From Goulburn Sultry Conditions Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 5

Under very sultry conditions the Country Tennis Carnival was resumed at the N.S.W.L.T.A. Grounds…

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Country Week Tennis Championship Likely to Return to Newcastle Southerly To-night Forecast From Mr. Mares Heat Wave

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 5

What a day! Despite the dull skies, the temperature in Newcastle this afternoon reached 92…

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Stockton Citizens' Regatta

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 9

A meeting of the Stockton Citizens' Regatta Committee was held in the Council Chambers last night. Mr. Reg. Newton presided…

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Toronto Swimming Handicaps

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 7

A 100 yards point score handicap will be held on Sunday, January 10. Several of the swimmers have shown great improvement in their form over…

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Boxing Lawler v. ROACH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 10

Patrons of the Newcastle Stadium are promised an attractive boxing contest to morrow night, when Teddy Lawler and "Spider" Roach meet for the flyweight…

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Tennis Carrington Championships

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 10

Following are the results of the games played on Wednesday night in the Carrington night championships— T. Baker d. S. Brown, 9-7; 6-3; Gordon…

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Bowls Carnival Celebration Presentation of Trophies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 10

A fitting wind-up to the Newcastle Bowling Association's Christmas carnival took place yesterday on the Wickham green, when a complimentary game was…

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British Football London, January 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 10

The South African Rugby Union team defeated Cumberland and Yorkshire, at Wokington, to-day by 27 points to 5. Hampshire defeated Sussex in a Rugby…

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Country Tennis Two Matches Drawn Qualifying Rounds To-day SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 8

Keen enthusiasm was shown when the Country Week tennis carnvial was continued under the auspices of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association,…

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Newcastle and Maitland Hold Their Positions in Country Week Tennis A.r.u.'s Critical Attitude "Not Apologist for State Government" Complaints Listed

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 7

"Our organisation has no intention of adopting the role of apologist for the Labor Government, or any…

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Many Teams Have Chances in All Grades of District Cricket Great Improvement Shown in Form First Grade Games New Series Opens To-morrow Should Be Good

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 9

The round of fixtures in the District Association's grade competitions, to be commenced to-morrow, will…

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Golf

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 10

The Waratah Golf Club will continue is summer programme to-day. The event set down is a mixed four ball-best-ball, and the officials are hoping for a good…

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Boxing Lawler v. ROACH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 10

The boxing contest between Teddy Lawler (holder) and "Spider" Roach, for the flyweight championship of New South Wales at the Newcastle Stadium to-night,…

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Tennis Carrington Championships

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 10

Following are the results of the matches played on Thursday night in the Carrington night tennis championships— Baker and Beynon d. Blair and…

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